Over-sized tyres - Holden Frontera 5 Door
Submitted: Saturday, Oct 05, 2002 at 00:00
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Max6367
Does anyone out there have experience with fitting non-standard sized tyres to a Holden Frontera? I'd like to fit 31 x 10.5's, but my tyre supplier (Discount Tyre Service) is concerned they will foul on the wheel arches - despite at 55mm
suspension lift. I've seen at least one other Frontera with this tyre size fitted. Any
feedback appreciated!
Reply By: royce - Saturday, Oct 05, 2002 at 00:00
Saturday, Oct 05, 2002 at 00:00
Find someone with a set to try out. Maybe Tyre service could put a set on to see what they look like. I am surprised that your Frontera has smaller tyres than this anyway! Cheers Royce
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Follow Up By: Max6367 - Sunday, Oct 06, 2002 at 00:00
Sunday, Oct 06, 2002 at 00:00
Thanks Royce. Th Fronteras come with what are roughly 30" tyres (or the metric equivalent). DTS did put on a set of 31's to see what they look like - and they'd probabaly be okay on road, but their concern is fouling under articulation. (I don't plan to stay on the blacktop.)
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Reply By: rodeoowner - Sunday, Oct 06, 2002 at 00:00
Sunday, Oct 06, 2002 at 00:00
Max, try asking on the overlander site. There is a guy there who extensively modified his Frontera, he would be in the know.
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Follow Up By: Max6367 - Monday, Oct 07, 2002 at 00:00
Monday, Oct 07, 2002 at 00:00
Thanks Rodeowner, I'll check it out!
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Reply By: PeterG - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2002 at 00:00
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2002 at 00:00
Before going for the larger tyres check out the regulations. Here in Victoria Vicroads state that the tyres cannot exceed +/- 15mm of your largest tyre stated in the vehicle specifications. If you do the vehicle is unroadworthy and your insurance company can refuse any claims.
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Follow Up By: Max6367 - Thursday, Oct 17, 2002 at 00:00
Thursday, Oct 17, 2002 at 00:00
Hi Peter,
And thanks.
Same deal in QLD ... though it seems to be something that a lot of people choose to ignore.
Spotted a site recently featuring a bunch of modified Fronteras - most with 3" to 4" lifts - and all had 31" tyres ... and several of them were from Victoria.
Think I'll wind up staying with the standard size - though the Cooper STT is about 5mm larger in diameter than most other brands - due to the deeper tread depth.
Cheers ...
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